Best and worst cities to live in the world

Consulting firm Mercer just released their 2014 Quality of Living survey, ranking 223 cities around the world. The survey helps multinational companies determine compensation and hardship allowances for international staff, using criteria, such as political stability, health care, education, crime, recreation and transport. This year, one Canadian city made it among the list's top five most liveable cities. So, was it Vancouver, Toronto or Ottawa? Have a look at our gallery and find out for yourself.

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The top 5 cities overall

1. Vienna, Austria. (Fotolia)

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2. Zurich, Switzerland. (celeste clochard/Fotolia)

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3. Auckland, New Zealand. (Jiri Foltyn/Fotolia)

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4. Munich, Germany. (rudi1976/Fotolia)

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5. Vancouver, Canada. (fotomine/Fotolia)

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And now the 5 worst cities to live in:The Middle East and Africa region generally dominated the lower end of the quality of living ranking, according to the survey.

223. Baghdad, Iraq. (REUTERS/Mushtaq Muhammed)

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222. Bangui, Central African Republic. (REUTERS/Luc Gnago)

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221. Port-au-Prince, Haiti. (REUTERS/Carlos Barria/Files)

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220. N'Djamena, Chad. (REUTERS/ECPAD/Adj. Nicolas Richard/Handout)

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219. Sana'a, Yemen Arab Republic. (REUTERS/Mohamed al-Sayaghi)

Consulting firm Mercer just released their 2014 Quality of Living survey, ranking 223 cities around the world. The survey helps multinational companies determine compensation and hardship allowances for international staff, using criteria, such as political stability, health care, education, crime, recreation and transport. This year, one Canadian city made it among the list's top five most liveable cities. So, was it Vancouver, Toronto or Ottawa? Have a look at our gallery and find out for yourself.